Toni became the Kids Ministry administrative assistant in August 2021, though she and her family have called First Free home for several years. Born and raised in Minnesota, Toni found her way to Rockford after marrying her husband, Philip, a Rockford native. At the...
by Jim Killam | 3-minute read In the video introducing each installment of the Ephesians sermon series, the hands you see belong to artist Kari McDonald. Kari works either from her basement in Rockford or from the print shop of her father in-law, Bruce McDonald, at...
As we prepare for a school year like no other, we spoke with two teachers and an administrator about their upcoming challenges, and how our church family can pray. Teachers: Jason Blume Heather Schlueter Rob Ullrich Interviewer: Jim Killam Recorded Monday, Aug. 17,...
